Ben Simmons vs Kevin Durant: head-to-head statistical comparison
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76IMPACTBen Simmons
13.1 PPG · 7.4 REB · 7.2 AST
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Simmons leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simmons 5Durant 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.1
27.1
7.4
6.9
7.2
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simmons peak 16.9Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 2020
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Simmons holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Durant answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Simmons · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $22). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Durant's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Ben Simmons's is speculative and swings on production.
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